For a three-year-old kid like Little Edison, he is still very much a sensory learner. He loves to explore colors, scent and texture. In this aspect, Play-Doh serves as an excellent toy that can hours of fun. He likes to squeeze the dough through his fingers and manipulate them into different shapes. He also learns the properties of colors by mixing them up.
Play-Doh is fairly inexpensive in Singapore, and it will last longer if it is properly used and cared for. When not in use, the Play-Doh should be kept in a tightly sealed container. Clean hands are very important too; they keep germs and foreign materials away from the dough.
If the dough becomes dry or harden, we can easily restore its softness by adding water one drop at a time to moisten it. Alternatively, we can wrap the dough in a damp paper towel and keep it in a container overnight.
A clean, smooth and washable surface works best with Play-Doh. We have a dedicated table for him to play with Play-Doh at home. It’s easier to clean on the table, than on the floor. I discourage him from playing on the floor because the residues will stick on his pants and go all the way to the sofa and bed when he sits on them. In addition, it makes the floor sticky and oily.
The most important point here is to train him to clean his hands before and after each play. I nag emphasize on cleanliness everyday. After playing, the dough should be kept into the containers and properly sealed to prevent drying-up.
He has a kitchen set and he enjoys making burgers with the dough. The other day, the helper made a lizard for him. He took the ‘lizard’ to my room and said “Mama, got lizard!” I freaked out as I thought he was holding a real lizard! It looked so real!
Little Edison also enjoys making numbers and alphabets with Play-Doh.
Little Edison really likes Hello Kitty. I have a pink Hello Kitty soft toy at home, bought by a friend of mine from Taiwan. Now, this Hello Kitty becomes his best friend. He carries her wherever he goes.
It’s quite funny though – to see a boy hugging a Hello Kitty. Anyway, there is no gender stereotype in my household. He is allowed to play with any toys that he likes.
Yesterday, I saw this Hello Kitty bag in a stationery shop. It is really cute; I couldn’t resist so I bought the bag. I thought Little Edison might like it.
I found this video when I was tidying up the pictures in my laptop. It was taken two years ago when Little Edison was almost one year old.
He was learning to walk and control his wobbly legs. Watching him take his first step is one of the most exciting and proudest moments in my life. This video will help me to remember it forever.
Two years later…
He runs so fast that none of us could catch him. In his grandparent’s home, he walks up to the 3rd floor without our assistance. And I know it won’t be long before he can ride a bike and swim.
It has been half a year since Little Edison started pre-school. I’m glad to announce that he is well-settled and he is having a wonderful time at school.
During the first month, he cried from time to time – especially during the separation part in the morning when I leave him at school.
Now, he really likes to go to school. When I ask him about his school, he is bursting to tell me what he did at school, what he learnt, what snacks he was given and what he played with his classmates.
He knows the names of his classmates and he is always full of stories about them. He told me Jeremy sits next to him; Loraine was crying in the morning, he saw Walter in the toilet etc. I really enjoy all these kiddy talks with him about his school and classmates.
Last night, I saw him cutting papers with a pair of scissors and I was totally amazed. I didn’t even know that he can handle a pair of scissors so well. He cut the paper into pieces and he told me that his teacher taught him on how to use the scissors to cut.
In addition, I’m surprised to find out that he has picked up so much English. At times, I really find it hard to believe if I don’t hear it myself.
I’m so glad that he loves going to school everyday. He has progressed a lot since six months ago. I hope that this will lasts for the entire duration of his education.
Today is Little Edison’s first class excursion. It is a supermarket tour to City Square Mall. There will also be magic show and outdoor playground activities. Lunch will be at MacDonald’s. It will be a six-hour program from 8am to 2pm.
When we received the registration form from the school last week, we were in two minds about signing him up for the excursion. Initially, I thought that it is a parent-accompanied excursion. But apparently, it is NOT. The school will arrange school bus for the children to travel to and from City Square Mall. Parents can pick up their children from school at 2pm.
The theme for this term’s learning is fruits and vegetables. Therefore, the supermarket tour is to enhance their learning and give them an opportunity to see for themselves things that they learn in school. It is quite educational actually.
But but but…
Little Edison is not even THREE. Will he be able to take care of himself without our presence? His naptime is at 11:30am everyday. What if he is sleepy and cranky? Can he endure till 2pm? Will he get frustrated if he is not allowed to explore on his own in the supermarket? What if he is lost? He likes to run about in the supermarket too. What if he fall down and knock his head?
There are endless question marks in my mind. I’m a great worrier, I admit. I worry about pretty much anything and everything about Little Edison participating in the excursion on his own.
At the end, I decided NOT to allow him to participate. If only it’s a parent-accompanied excursion, I’ll definitely say YES and tag along.
So, Little Edison is at Grandma’s house today. No school. No excursion.
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Little Edison also enjoys making numbers and alphabets with Play-Doh. 
